Jazz Finland Live

Tunes made famous by international legendary Finnish jazz hit song vocalist Eila Pellinen, performed by Riku Niemi Cool Mambo and featuring Annimaria Rinne.

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John's Johns is a tribute night, dedicated to the pianist-composer-arranger Jarmo Savolainen's memory.

Savolainen's music will be played by:

Markku Ounaskari - drums
Warre Vartiainen - guitar
Mikko Karjalainen - trumpet
Timo Hirvonen - bass
Sonny Heinilä - sax

Jarmo Savolainen (24 May 1961 Iisalmi - 11 June 2009 Helsinki) was a Finnish jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer. He was one of the most internationally successful Finnish jazz musicians of all time.

Savolainen studied at the Conservatory of Kuopio in 1977-1979. His style was influenced by Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett. Studies at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston led to his decision of becoming a professional musician.

Savolainen was known for his versatility as a composer, whose music ranged from solo piano compositions to big band music. He also made music for the stage, dance groups, TV shows and films.

As a musician, Savolainen performed in different groups from rock to contemporary music. His groups included The Baltic Quartet, Espoo Big Band, UMO Jazz Orchestra and Pekka Pohjola's band. His first solo album came out on the Dutch Timeless label in New York, which was followed by three international releases on the Dutch A-records. He appeared on dozens of recordings both as a musician and composer.

Tickets 15/10 € Tiketti or at the door.

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Kokko Quartet plays recognizably Scandinavian jazz but draws influences from Indian and Arabic music as well as Cuban rhythms, thus creating a distinctive overall sound. The group performs songs written by pianist Johanna Pitkänen, saxophone player Kaisa Siirala and bass player Timo Tuppurainen. Together with drummer Risto Takala, these four musicians share an interest in free expression, jazz and world music. Intuitively, they move through the music with a spirit of great freedom in their interplay.

The group's debut album "Like a River" was released in March 2013. During 2013 the group also performed in Czech Republic and Germany. In the concert at Allotria, Kokko Quartet is joined by percussion player Ricardo Padilla, introducing different percussion sounds from Latin America and the Mediterranean area.

Kaisa Siirala - saxophones, flute, bansuri

Johanna Pitkänen - piano, keys

Timo Tuppurainen - bass

Risto Takala - drums

Ricardo Padilla - percussion

Tickets 10/8€ Tickets and table reservations: 050 579 1400, info@allotria.fi

www.kokkoquartet.com

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Sarastus (dawn) is a promise of the light, hope and new beginning after darkness. The group is formed by three musicians with different backgrounds. Vocalist Kristiina Olanto was born into a Karelian musical family. Her parents were performing artists and Kristiina began singing with her family from a very early age. No wonder she started studying singing and musical theatre. Kristiina has established herself as a versatile artist, whose singing can be heard in many types of concerts, from churches to jazz evenings.

Harri Taittonen plays the piano and organ. In addition to Jyväskylä Conservatory, he has been studying music at the Jazz & Pop Conservatory. One of the original members in the legendary Q. Stone, Taittonen has also recorded with many Finnish artists including Erja Lyytinen and Sakari Löytty.

Saxophones, bass clarinet and different types of flutes are Jorma Tapio's expertise. Free improvisation and experimental soundscapes are his special interests. Tapio belongs unarguably to the cream of Finnish saxophonists. He leads his own group, Kaski, and is the leading figure in the re-activated Sound & Fury, the group started by the legendary drummer Edward Vesala.

In the concert, Sarastus will play negrospirituals, hymns, the sacred songs of Duke Ellington and folk songs. The common denominator is improvisation and personal interpretation. Every performance is unique and born in the moment.

Kristiina Olanto, vocals
Harri Taittonen, piano
Jorma Tapio, saxophones, flutes

Tickets 10/5 €

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